Maca
Maca
Navitas Organics Maca Powder
100% gelatinized organic Peruvian maca powder, a mix of cream, red and black maca root. 16oz bag.
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How to use Navitas Organics Maca Powder
When to take it
Take it daily, usually in the morning, as part of a drink or breakfast. Judge it over several weeks.
How to take it
A typical amount is half to one heaped teaspoon (about 1.5g to 3g) a day. This is a gelatinized blend of cream, red and black maca, so it's easy to digest. It has a malty flavor that works especially well with cacao, in smoothies or lattes.
What to combine it with
Works well in a morning smoothie with other whole-food powders. If you also take maca capsules or a blend containing maca, count the total so you don't double up.
About Maca
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable from the cabbage family, grown high in the Peruvian Andes and eaten there for thousands of years. It's mainly studied for libido, mood and energy; notably, studies that measured hormones generally didn't find it changes testosterone.
Typical dosage: Studies commonly used 1.5g to 3g of powder per day (roughly half to one heaped teaspoon) for 6 to 12 weeks. Gelatinized maca has been heat-treated to remove starch, which makes it easier to digest. Capsules vary in strength, so follow the label.
Things to know: Can cause bloating or stomach upset, especially raw powder. Check with a doctor if you have a thyroid condition or a hormone-sensitive condition, and avoid it during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as there isn't enough safety data at supplement doses.
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